A Selection of Public Records

Fast Facts

Intended For

Get Started

Overview

The records of the Public Record Office document the activities of government departments, courts of law and similar official bodies operating in the United Kingdom from the 17th to 20th centuries. The following collections have been selected and organized according to the general subjects and geographical areas about which information has been most frequently requested at the PRO. Bibliographical guides accompany some sections. Please inquire for a listing of documents filmed.

With the widest selection of content, the most flexibility, and backed with the market’s most sophisticated administrative engine, Ebook Central enables libraries to significantly improve users’ ebook research outcomes and boost the productivity of their staff.